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Statins increase risk of diabetes but benefits are still worth it, say experts

23 September 2014

Cholesterol-lowering statins can directly increase the risk of diabetes, according to research co-led by Dr Daniel Swerdlow and Professor Aroon Hingorani (UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences). Read: Guardian, More: Express, Independent, ITV News, Telegraph, Times (£), Herald Scotland, The Scotsman, Huffington Post. Watch: ITV 'Lorraine' (from 12 mins).